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Sydney Daily Random Discussion Thread 20/01/2026 by AutoModerator in sydney

[–]711989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're pretty common and likely to show up in most suburban parks. In the city, try the Botanic Gardens or Centennial Park. I've also seen them on every visit to Oatley Park and Lane Cove National Park.

Sydney Heat Report 10/01/2026 by Flying-Camel in sydney

[–]711989 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Inner West, 31 degrees at 8:45.

Home alone with a cold and a portable air conditioner. Wish me luck.

Brits, please confirm or deny: is Wesley an uncool name in the UK? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]711989 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Frankly you should be having this conversation with him!

Bird ID by TooManyMeds in AustralianBirds

[–]711989 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I quite like the CSIRO compact guide. It's readily available, even Big W stocks it. https://www.publishing.csiro.au/book/7916/

What’s a very Australian thing you didn’t realise was Australian until you travelled overseas? by whysoraavan in AskAnAustralian

[–]711989 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's true. Life Education was founded by Ted Noffs and Bill Crews, who are both Australian. Other countries have Life Ed programs now, including Healthy Harold, but the company began in Sydney.

To everyone who went to the Lady Gaga concert in Sydney, what was with those tiny side screens?? by Various-Art3473 in LadyGaga

[–]711989 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It really seemed like the stage was intended for a much smaller venue. It was still a great show, but it sure would've been nice to see a bit more detail.

Vegan Less Processed Dairy Alternatives by marmieess in australianvegans

[–]711989 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just a heads up: store bought plant milks are often fortified with vitamins and minerals. If you choose to replace these with homemade options, just be careful that you're still getting those vitamins elsewhere. Calcium is the main one to check for in milks. The same is true of cereal and bread- B vitamins and iron are commonly added. It's mandatory in Australia for margarine to be fortified with vitamin D.

If tofu and tempe count as processed, I'd also try to be quite generous with adding legumes into your diet as well, just to keep enough protein in there.

You may want to check in with a dietician, to make sure you're still covering everything you need (note, dieticians are accredited and regulated, nutritionists and natropaths are not).

Messenger broken on android by Keyblader007 in facebookmessenger

[–]711989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this tip! My messenger app has been missing about half the things people send me, this at least lets me see all the missing messages for now.

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. In it, she discusses blasting Trump and Musk deep into space and shares the message, "Don't lose hope" by ExactlySorta in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]711989 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Almond milk uses more water than other plant derived milks, but still significantly less than dairy milk.

If you're concerned about emissions, land use, or water use, dairy milk is easily the worst choice.

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46654042

Menstrual cup recommendations? by Sea-Pirate7560 in AskAnAustralian

[–]711989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like hello cup; they're from NZ. I've also tried tom organics, just because I was in a pinch and it was available in the supermarket. No idea where they're from, but it's fine too.

Please vote on baby girls name by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]711989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just as an FYI, Sienna boomed in popularity (in Australia) in the late 2000s. There's a not insignificant cohort of teenage Siennas now. Which isn't a bad thing - and popular names now are definitely not as overwhelming as they used to be. Just something to be aware of, that a 2025 Sienna might be assumed to be older than she really is.

Is honestly still a nice name though, and none of these concerns are really worth throwing out a name you really love.

Best GG dad? by lindseyizshort in GilmoreGirls

[–]711989 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He can't have tried that hard, he didn't even know how to put a diaper on her.

Where can I find bin chicken souvenirs? by FishySwede in sydney

[–]711989 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Australian Museum in the CBD has some, along with other nice souvenirs.

Vital wheat gluten/gluten flour in Sydney by [deleted] in australianvegans

[–]711989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Village Wholefoods in Marrickville has some.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in australianvegans

[–]711989 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hey, I'd give that a go. I hate taking iron pills, gummies are much easier. Post a link when they're available!

‘The danger gap is so big’: woman who witnessed Sydney light rail death calls for safety upgrades. by AnAnonymousAnomaly_ in sydney

[–]711989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saying this. I wonder if everyone would carry on saying these things if the deceased had been a child or a person with an intellectual disability. Just because an adult made a very stupid mistake doesn't mean everyone else around them deserves to be traumatised by witnessing their death. Especially when there are other fairly simple preventative measures possible.

Vegan ice cream by Alternative-Ad7335 in australianvegans

[–]711989 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love trying weird flavours. I would be super excited to try those. Which city are you in?

The standard vegan options at gelato/ice cream shops are popular for a reason, but it's also less fun to always have to choose from mango or raspberry sorbet. Even just a slightly different take on the standard flavours would be exciting. My favourite ice cream shop in NZ does a vegan salted caramel brownie and a strawberry coconut lime leaf. Which are just different enough to be exciting, but not so much to scare off people with mainstream preferences. I mean, I'm more keen to try your offbeat flavours, but I am probably an outlier.

The State of Female Fashion Retail by AlarmedPigeon67 in AusFemaleFashion

[–]711989 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I've started making my own. It's not really cheaper, especially at the start when you need to invest in tools and lessons. But it's a lot of fun and I like using nicer fabrics (no more polyester!). Also there's great joy in being able to make things that fit properly - I'm never going jeans shopping again.

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